LockStockVilla Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Aston Villa plot Wes Hoolahan transfer from Norwich and have made a £1.5million offer Jan 03, 2014 22:30 By John Cross Paul Lambert hopes his previous club will sell experienced Republic of Ireland midfielder who is not guaranteed a place in Chris Hughton's first XI It has to be Hoo: Villa have bid for Norwich's Wes HoolahanIt has to be Hoo: Villa have bid for Norwich's Wes HoolahanJamie McDonald Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has made a £1.5million bid to sign Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan. The Villans' Friday afternoon offer will not please the Canaries - Lambert's previous employers - after his acrimonious departure 18 months ago. It puts a major question mark over Hoolahan’s future, and the Republic of Ireland midfielder may now have played his last match for the Carrow Road club. The 31-year-old has started Norwich’s last two games, but his place has not been guaranteed under manager Chris Hughton this season so the chance to hook up with his former boss and play regular first-team football could appeal. Norwich face Fulham in the FA Cup on Saturday, but there is a doubt over whether Hoolahan will be involved after Villa’s surprise approach. Lambert said this week that he is targeting younger players to add quality to his squad, but Hoolahan could provide some experience and quality for good value for Villa. Villa Place Bid for Hoolahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 More likely than Defour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'd be happy with this. Small fee, give him a two year deal on what shouldn't be astronomical wages. Decent fix for the short term and certainly adds a type of player we currently don't have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I am categorically not creaming my jeans over this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch_Villa Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Always thought it was a matter of time before Lambert brought him to Villa, I would take him at that price from what I have seen in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postdeath Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 He was outstanding against Manchester United last week, if he can come in and put in displays like that I doubt anyone will be complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Predictable, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The norwich execs are probably just pissing themselves whilst putting the fax through a shredder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 When does WH contract end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 When does WH contract end? 18 months 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postdeath Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 When does WH contract end? June 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradarmstrong_ Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Not an exciting signing but worth the small fee if it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I'd take him for that price. Uninspiring but would walk into our team. Edited January 3, 2014 by Isa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. I think Norwich may harbour ill feelings towards us over Lambert. Edited January 3, 2014 by GENTLEMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I must be in the minority by being excited with this. Can't even remember the last time Villa had a half decent AM. Would love to see somebody capable of creating chances for our strikers out there. Edited January 3, 2014 by LockStockVilla 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Exactly what we need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembers Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Premier League experience, an attacking midfielder and a small fee. All things that we need. He's not gonna be a superstar for us, but he'll get a job done, can't be too bad a signing in my opinion. He's also inducted in the Norwich City hall of fame which seems a bit weird. Edited January 3, 2014 by Pembers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 An older Barry Bannan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 3, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 3, 2014 What bait have you got on that line? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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